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Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Settlement Partner Following BVNK Acquisition by Mastercard
Visa is on the lookout for a new stablecoin settlement partner following the acquisition of BVNK by Mastercard, focusing on support for multiple stablecoins.
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Ethereum's Upcoming Upgrade Alters Gas Fee Structure
The upcoming Ethereum upgrade, Glamsterdam, will change the gas fee structure for transactions, particularly affecting new addresses.
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Widening Energy Market Crack Could Impact Bitcoin
The widening gap in energy prices, known as the "crack," could have significant effects on Bitcoin as inflation concerns rise amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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South Korea Imposes Restrictions on Polymarket Access
South Korea has blocked access to Polymarket, citing gambling law violations, joining over 30 jurisdictions with similar restrictions.
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Bitcoin Holds Steady at $64,000 as Rising Yields and Oil Prices Weigh on Stocks
Bitcoin remains steady at $64,000 amid rising yields and oil prices affecting equities, with significant market events expected this week.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Outperforms S&P 500 with 2.6% Gain Amid Market Decline
Bitcoin rose 2.6% on Monday, outperforming the S&P 500, which fell 0.5%, marking a rare reversal in recent trends.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Above $64,000 Amid Rising Yields and Oil Prices
Bitcoin remains above $64,000 despite rising yields and oil prices affecting risk appetite, showing resilience amid stock market declines.
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Ethereum Foundation Warns of Potential Wallet Failures
The Ethereum Foundation has alerted users to potential issues with wallets due to the upcoming Glamsterdam update, urging developers to test their systems.
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Key Bitcoin Price Level Poses Liquidation Risks for Bulls
Bitcoin's price faces a critical liquidation risk at $57,000, with traders holding bullish positions potentially vulnerable as liquidity thins.
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XRP Dips Below $1 Despite Adoption by Korean Bank for Ripple Payments
XRP has fallen below $1, marking it as the weakest major token despite Jeonbuk Bank's adoption of Ripple Payments for cross-border transactions.
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Monad Offers $60 Million Buyback to Investors, Few Accept
Monad, an Ethereum competitor, offered early investors a chance to cash out up to $60 million, but almost all declined the offer.
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Bitcoin Surpasses $64,000 as Major Cryptocurrencies Decline
Bitcoin has surpassed $64,000, marking a notable gain while other major cryptocurrencies fell, as miners reduce computing power to focus on AI.
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